Junior High Math

The junior high math teacher is Mrs. Pat Ganzel.

6th grade math students use the 2001 edition of Silver Burdett Ginn Mathematics - The Millennium Edition, by Silver Burdett Ginn. The entire book is covered throughout the school year, with a strong emphasis on fractions, decimals, and percents.  The 6th grade classes meet during 8th and 9th periods every day.

7th grade math students use the 2003 edition of Pre-Algebra, by Glencoe-McGraw Hill. Material in chapters 1-6 is covered in preparation for high school algebra.  The 7th grade classes meet during 4th and 6th  periods every day.

8th grade math students use the 2003 edition of Pre-Algebra, by Glencoe-McGraw Hill. Material in chapters 7-13 is covered in preparation for high school algebra and geometry.  The 8th grade classes meet during 2nd and 3rd periods every day.

Math Team meets on Thursdays (after school) 3:05 -3:50 for interested 7th and 8th graders. 8th grade students are welcome during the first semester and 7th grade students during the second semester. Anyone on the team is eligible to compete in competitions offered by local high schools.

Math Competitions:
Guerin Gator Champion Challenge:  February 25, 2010   5:00-8:00  PM
St. Joseph's High School 7th Grade Math Contest  March 2010
St. Patrick’s High School 7th Grade Math Contest:  March 13, 2010   8:00 AM-12:00  PM
Trinity Academic Bowl:  October 2010
Fenwick Math Contest:   November 2010

Trinity Math Contest: December 2010

Mrs. Ganzel has an 8th Grade Homeroom.

General Math

In 2002 we took advantage of the Illinois Textbook loan program and purchased new math books. On the recommendation of the math committee, we chose the 2001 Silver Burdett Ginn Mathematics, The Millennium Edition for grades 1-6. We also purchased 2003 Pre-Algebra, from Glencoe-McGraw Hill for grades 7 and 8.

6th Grade Math Practice site

Pre-Algebra

The 7th and 8th grade
Pre-Algebra book has a web site for added practice problems, quizzes and tests. The entire book is available online, but a login name and password are necessary to view the book.  (These can be obtained from Mrs. Ganzel in class or through e-mail.)